Workout Quotes, Washington Neighborhood Center, Sacramento, Calif.
CHAD DAWSON:
“In the few days leading up to the fight I tend to block out everything around me to maintain my focus. In today’s workout, that was the case. I just stayed focused, which kept my motivation high.
“There were people around me cracking jokes and being funny, but I didn’t let that bother me. I was all business today.
“When I was hitting the heavy bag I pretended that was may opponent in front of me so I was giving a little extra today. The bag took a legitimate beating.
“Everything feels right. My conditioning, my focus and motivation are all there. I simply have to stick to the game plan and come out with a lot of energy.
“The fact that we had a fighter change so close to the fight hasn’t really affected me. I am still training hard and taking this fight very seriously. Mendoza has a good record but he hasn’t seen anyone like me before.”
JOSEPH AGBEKO:
“I am getting anxious to get in the ring against Perez. He is a tough challenge and a challenge that I needed to confront to make a name for myself.
“There is so much preparation that goes into a fight. There is the training, dieting, watching film and doing interviews. I am glad the fight is a few days away because you want to see how all of that is going to pay off.
“It is going to be a great fight. Both of us carry a lot of power behind our punches. We’re going to give fight fans a fight to remember.”
